Behind the Walls at the Texas State Hospitals
Mary L. enters the Texas State Hospital social service department and discovers the heavy workload, need for professional training, and the strain of managing records and patient care. The piece laments clerical bottlenecks, weak recordkeeping, and the impact on patient help and hospital planning.
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Texas State Hospitals
Mary L
Social Service Department
Texas State
Mary
University School of Social Work
Herman R
Herman
Willie J
Willie
IBM
State Hospitals Board Improves Record Keeping Plan
The Texas Board for State Hospitals and Special Schools aims to enhance record keeping as the first step among 14 improvements. A statistical department created in August 1951 now compiles histories on 20,000 patients for an annual report, but staffing costs remain a challenge.
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Board For
Texas State Hospitals and Special Schools
Mary L
Brown Family Returns From Comstock Visit
Mr and Mrs Blake Brown and children Danny and Gay returned December 27 from a visit with Mr and Mrs James Nettleton in Comstock. Blake bagged a six point deer while there.
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Danny
Gay
James Nettleton
Comstock
Blake
Pinkerton Family Host Holidays Welcome Gershom Pinker Guests
Mr and Mrs Gershom Pinker from Houston were holiday guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Louis Pinkerton. The gathering featured family time during the festive season at the Pinkerton residence.
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Mrs. Gershom Pinkerton
Houston
Mr. Pinkerton
Mrs
Louis Pinkerton
Guffey Family Visit Spans Snowbound Trip to Plainview
Roy Guffey and granddaughter Glenda Guffey visited Mr. Guffey's son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Weldon White in Amarillo. They left Christmas Day amid a snow storm and followed plows to Plainview.
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Roy Guffey
Glenda Guffey
Mr. Guffey
Mrs. Weldon White
Amarillo
Plainview
Aggie Dance Attendee Don Moore Noted in San Angelo
Don Moore was among attendees at the Aggie dance held in San Angelo on December 27.
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Don Moore
Aggie
San Angelo
Joys and A Z Visit Sonora Friends After Christmas
Mr and Mrs Artie Joy and A Z of Sonora were visitors Saturday after Christmas, sharing greetings with local residents and enjoying the holiday weekend.
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Artie Joy
A. Z
Sonora
Christmas Guests From Sonora Spend Holiday With Martin Family
Mr and Mrs Harold Schwien ing and Barbara and Corky of Sonora visited over Christmas with Mrs Schwiening s parents Mr and Mrs John R Martin and other relatives for the holiday season.
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Harold Schwiening
Barbara and
Corky
Sonora
Steer of the Year Wins World Championship in Chicago
Aroan Shorthorn, representing Ohio State University in Columbus, won the International Live Stock Ex position title as grand champion. Judge A D Weber praised the steer for its smooth, mellow frame and high slaughter percentage of over 68, the best on record. It sold for 455 per pound, lifting total earnings and prizes to 6350 dollars.
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Chicago
Aroan
Ohio
Ohio State University
Columbus
A. D. Weber
Manhattan
Kans
Christmas and New Year visits in local households
Mrs. Howard Woodall of Del Rio and Miss Clara Beth Woodall of SWTSTC San Marcos spent the Christmas week with Mr. and Mrs. R. P. James. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Gosney and Gary of Fort Worth were New Year weekend guests of Mrs. J. L. Wright and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wright.
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Howard Woodall
del Rio
Clara Beth Woodall
Swtstc
San Marcos
R. P. James
R. L. Gosney
Gary
Fort Worth
J. L. Wright
J. C. Wright
Junction National Bank's 1952 Annual Statement Filed in Texas
Bank in Kimble County Texas filed its year end report closing December 31 1952 with the Comptroller of the Currency. The document lists assets including cash government and state obligations loans and discounts and bank premises with total liabilities and capital accounts totaling several million dollars. Jordan Cunningham as president signed the sworn statement with two bank directors attesting.
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Junction
Kimble County
Texas
United States
Federal Reserve Bank
Czech newspaper calls for more Communist schooling
A Czech paper urged greater Communist education in schools and less religion after receiving a child’s letter criticizing religious teachers. The letter claimed God is almighty while President Gottwald is not, reflecting the era’s political tension and push for ideological conformity.
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God
Gottwald
Farm and Ranch Safety Committee Reminds for a Safe Christmas
The Texas Farm and Ranch Safety Committee urges caution on farms and highways to protect this Christmas season. The reminder emphasizes avoiding risky behavior that could spoil the holidays for families.
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Texas Farm and Ranch Safety Committee
Mrs Helen Cunningham and Jo Lynn Visit Fort Worth
Mrs Helen Cunningham and Jo Lynn traveled to Fort Worth and returned on Friday after a short visit last week.
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Helen Cunningham
Jo Lynn
Fort Worth
Laddie Hall Family Among Christmas Visitors
Mr and Mrs Laddie Hall visited for the Christmas holiday with Mrs Ad Murr in a festive arrival noted by local society.
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Mr. and
Mrs. Laddie Hall
Ad Murr
Boerms Depart for Hellsboro After Holiday Visit
Mr and Mrs H H Boerm left December 28 for Hellsboro following a week with relatives in town.
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H. H. Boerm
Hellsboro
Holiday guests from New Mexico to Waco visit Andrews family
Mr and Mrs J W Andrews hosted holiday guests including Mr and Mrs Oscar Greenwood and Karen and Kathy of Los Alamos NM Mr and Mrs J W McKiddy of San Antonio Mrs Howard Flippen of Eden and Mr and Mrs Elvin Andrews and Ronnie of Waco in attendance.
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Oscar Greenwood
Karen
Kathy
Los Alamos
N. M
J. W. McKiddy
San Antonio
Howard Flippen
Eden
Elvin Andrews
Ronnie
Waco
Visit Ends as Jeannie Claire and Family Return Home
Jeanne Claire and family departed Sunday for their Iraan home after a two week stay with relatives in town.
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Jeanne Claire
Iraan
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the Hodges Funeral Home
Junction National Bank
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